Overview
Laura is a seasoned commercial litigator who represents both public and private companies in a wide range of litigation matters. She handles multimillion-dollar class actions, contract disputes, statutory claims, tort matters and litigation that affects core operations. She is particularly experienced in matters demanding strategic judgment, procedural precision and company risk management.
Laura has secured favorable results for Fortune-ranked companies through all phases of litigation, from dispositive motions to trial and negotiated resolutions. She regularly briefs and argues complex motions in state and federal courts, and her work has produced outcomes with broader business and industry impact. Her trial experience includes successfully litigating jury related issues in high-exposure cases.
Laura also serves as a court appointed advisory committee member for the Northern District of Ohio, contributing to the evaluation and development of local court rules. This appointment reflects the judiciary’s confidence in her judgment and gives her distinctive insight into procedural trends and rulemaking.
She previously served as a federal judicial law clerk to the Honorable Benita Y. Pearson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, an experience that continues to shape her practical, court-focused approach to litigation strategy.
Laura is a five-time Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as “One to Watch” for Commercial Litigation.
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Experience
Counsel to public and private clients in complex commercial litigation, achieving favorable resolutions in business-critical matters.
Defended clients against federal and state consumer protection claims, achieving favorable results under complex statutory and regulatory schemes.
Represented and defended commercial clients in nationwide putative class actions, achieving strategic outcomes through litigation, mediation, and negotiated resolutions while protecting the interests of the company.
Secured favorable jury verdicts in federal court, advocating through all phases of trial, including dispositive motion practice, oral argument, and presentation of critical legal and factual issues.
Achieved appellate victories on complex statutory interpretation matters, shaping precedent in key areas of law.
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Credentials
Education
- Executive Editor, Cleveland State Law Review 2009-2010
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CALI Excellence Future Award for the high “A” in Civil Procedure II
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William K. Gardner Award for Outstanding Student in Civil Procedure
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Howard L. Oleck Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
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- Member, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Advisory Group
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, Akron Bar Association
- Member, Anti-Defamation League Glass Institute
- Law Clerk for the Honorable Benita Y. Pearson, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2010-2012
- Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, 2020-2025
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2020-2025
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